Senior Gameplay Programmer — Lead Systems, Mentor Optimize

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Senior Game Programmer to design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems, collaborating with designers, artists and other programmers to create ambitious titles.

The role requires 5+ years in game programming, expertise in C++ or C#, and experience with Unreal Engine or Unity. A strong portfolio is essential, with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game programming experience with a strong shipped-title portfolio.
• Expert proficiency in C++ or C# and experience with major game engines (Unreal Engine or Unity).
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms and software design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust gameplay systems and features.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code in C++ or C#.
• Collaborate with designers to translate game mechanics into functional code.
• Optimize game performance, memory usage, and loading times.
• Identify and resolve complex bugs and technical challenges.
• Mentor junior programmers and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

C++ proficiency

C# proficiency

Gameplay systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Senior Game Programmer to design, implement, and optimize core gameplay systems, collaborating with designers, artists and other programmers to create ambitious titles.

The role requires 5+ years in game programming, expertise in C++ or C#, and experience with Unreal Engine or Unity. A strong portfolio is essential, with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package.